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In 1921 the barbershop at 616 Valley Road in Upper Montclair NJ first opened its doors. The shop was built on professionalism and superior service that has existed for over nine decades and continues today.

The barbers at Balonze share a passion for their work that has made our barbershop the preferred shop in Montclair and all of Essex County. From a child's first haircut in our vintage horse chair to a hot towel shave for a groom's wedding day, there is no service too big or small for our experienced group of barbers.

Our mission is simple, to provide the best haircut possible. It is a mission that has driven the barbershop at 616 Valley Road for ninety plus years, and it is a mission that drives Balonze Barbershop everyday the doors open.

Hours

﻿Monday8:30 to 5:00

Tuesday8:30 to 5:00

Wednesday8:30 to 6:00

Thursday8:30 to 6:00

Friday8:30 to 6:00

﻿Saturday8:00 to 5:00

Sunday9:00 to 2:00

HOT TOWEL SHAVE

MEN HAIRCUTS

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BEARD TRIMS

BOY HAIRCUTS

Fades

Services

﻿Haircut$24

Beard Trim$25

Haircut/beard Trim$35

Hot Towel Shave$35

Haircut / Hot Towel Shave$50

Hair Color$35

Dennis Balonze

OwnerMaster Barber

Dennis' career began when he was 12 years old shampooing hair in back of his uncle's hair salon on Saturday afternoons. It was in those early days that Dennis learned the in and outs of the service industry. 30 years later, Dennis, now owner of Balonze Barbershop and master barber, continues the tradition of superior service and quality to each and every customer that sits in his chair.

Meet Our Team

Vera

Barber

MELISA PEDROWSKI

Designer

Amer

Master Barber

I have been going to Balonze Barber Shop for over a decade. Growing up in the area, I was always looking for a great barber shop. When I walked into Balonze for the first time, it had that look and feel of an old school barber shop but with a modern twist made possible by the staff of incredible barbers. Whether a customer needs a haircut, shave, or even a coloring, the barbers at Balonze are experts! It really is one of those rare and local places where the barbers do such a great job, I used to wait for university break to have my hair cut or beard groomed by them. Even when I am now traveling on business, I still wait because Balonze is the best haircut and hot towel shave I have had in my life. The barbers are always very good with the customers. There is never a long wait at Balonze and becoming a recurring customer is easy with how personal and professional the barbers are with customers. Whether it was joking about my scruff coming in as a kid and getting a hot towel shave just to feel more grown up or now staring in the mirror together to make sure I have an even shave, the Balonze barbers make sure customers are completely satisfied before leaving the barber shop. If I ever move from the area Dennis, we are going to have to talk about opening another Balonze Barber Shop

Bracken Healy

I have been going to Balonze Barber Shop for the past thirty years (Larry used to cut my hair!). The atmosphere is laid-back and relaxing. The shop is always clean and although they are usually busy the wait time isn't bad. Dennis cuts my hair and I have no reason to go anywhere else.

​Peter Tanella

Balonze Barbershop is by far the best barber shop in Montclair. From the relaxing atmosphere to the excellent barbers, it doesn’t disappoint at all. I’ve been using this location for the last 25 years. First as Larry’s barber shop and now Balonze. I look forward to my monthly visit every time it comes around. I highly recommend Dennis and Balonze Barber Shop without any hesitation.